Rogue Wave Flashcards

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Rogue

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(N.) A Dishonest or immoral; having an abnormally savage or unpredictable disposition

Ex.: my little sister was ______ when my mom asked if she broke the lamp.

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Placid

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(adj.): pleasantly calm; peaceful; tranquil

Ex.: the mountains were very ______.

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Diligent

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(adj.): having or showing care and conscientiousness in ones work or duties. Synonyms: industrious, hard-working, conscientious, meticulous, painstaking

Ex.: she was very _________ when working on homework.

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Maneuver

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(V.): to move skillfully

Ex.: there were a group of people surrounding the ______________ man.

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Inevitable

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(adj.): impossible to avoid; sure to happen.

Ex.: thanos said “I am ___________” and snapped his fingers

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Tentative

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(Adj.): uncertain

Ex.: she was _________ when she got to question 5 on the test.

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Vague

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(Adj.): not clearly expressed or understood; indistinct

Ex.: she raised her hand, and asked the teacher to repeat the question because she said it was very _______.

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Fruitless

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(Adj.): not bearing fruit; useless; unsuccessful

Ex.: his boss fired him because he was very __________.

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Compelling

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(Adj.): having a powerful or irresistible effect; overpowering and cannot be ignored (as in a compelling reason)

Ex.: she was very ____________ to all the boys.

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Derelict

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(Adj.): a vessel abandoned in open water by its crew without any hope or intention of returning; anything or anyone that is neglected and abandoned.

Ex.: the dog on the side of the road was ________.

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